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Identification of OTX1 and OTX2 As Two Possible Molecular Markers for Sinonasal Carcinomas and Olfactory Neuroblastomas
Published on: February 28, 2019
[Epidermoid cancer of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts]
Abstract:
Early diagnosis of cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract is possible provided that high risk patients are recognized and their symptoms correctly interpreted, screening endoscopy of the whole squamous cell oropharyngo-oesophageal mucosa and of the tracheo-bronchial tree is performed in every high risk patient presenting the slightest symptoms related to the upper aerodigestive tract, the general practitioner is aware of the limits and pitfalls of the various possible investigation methods (barium swallow, CAT, fine needle biopsy of lymph-nodes, and endoscopy).
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